Foreign Language Instructors, All Languages onsite at FSI, Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) is seeking experienced Foreign Language Instructors to provide language training, mentoring, and testing for multiple languages at the Department of State's Foreign Language Institute (FSI) in Arlington, VA. The role involves planning and conducting group language classes, assessing student progress, and maintaining an online classroom environment. Instructors will work collaboratively with other team members and adapt teaching techniques to meet individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct group language classes in a small group setting, onsite in Arlington, VA.
• Use established materials and collaborate with the LTS and other instructors on training and testing matters.
• Assess students' progress and provide feedback; consult with LTS and adapt teaching techniques to individual needs.
• Conduct informal and formal progress assessments to evaluate students' progress.
• Provide a respectful, student-centered environment and offer encouragement and constructive feedback.
• Maintain an online classroom environment through the Foreign Service Institute's Learning Management System.
• Plan and/or participate in non-classroom activities in the Washington DC area with pre-approval by COR.

Requirements

• Educated native or near-native speaker of the target language (preferably Level 4 or higher on ILR scale).
• Cultural background of the specific country or geographic area, either by being raised or educated in that country or living in a heritage community.
• BA/BS, MA/MS, or Ph.D. or foreign equivalent degree(s) in any field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching the respective foreign language to adult learners (2 or more students).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience teaching the respective foreign language with proficiency-based or task-based curricula.
• A minimum of 1 year administering proficiency-based assessments (serving as an FSI tester or rater, administering DLPT or OPI exams, administering task-based quizzes or weekly assessments).
• Knowledge of basic computer skills: e.g., email, Microsoft Office Suite, online meeting software (Zoom, Skype, MS Teams, WebEx).
• Experience with hybrid teaching.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing foreign language instructional material and/or curricula.
• Experience teaching with the communicative approach to language teaching and incorporating a range of educational technologies in teaching.
• Experience delivering training targeted to the needs of the diplomatic community.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Pet insurance
• Professional development assistance